Hi, i was a little busy this week, that's why i didn't update. But anyway, here's the newest chapter.
-IchigoMoonCutter, i plan more sweet moments for Ichigo and Rukia
-Outer space-alien XV , thank you for your review
- LyssaIsThatLyssa, thank you, i really try to avoid cliches
-Guest, thank you, i'm trying lead them into slowly discovering feelings that were present in their hearts since... forvever, i guess.
-danee, i could do another pairing in this story. I'm thinking something for Byakuya. Do you have somthing else in your mind?
-lone ruler, i think isshin missunderstanding things is quite typical for him. At least he get a good news with the Ichigo and Rukia's engagement... he didn't bought the "king size bed for nothing"
-Thunder Claw03, conerning Ichigo and Rukia's friends' reactions. You have them all in this chapter.
-DinieLuvYunho, yep usually i'm a fast updater, but this week i was kind of busy. Concerning Ichigo's proposal maybe he'll do somthing about that, later, hehe... And Haruna, i'm still thinking about her, since she's quite a complicated character... so, you still have a change with Byakuya, haha :)
-anon, "Ishin, with his illogical leaps of thought" haha, I really loved this. You perfectly described Isshin in one sentence!
-Ru-tama, i'm glad you like it. let me know what you think about this chapter also.
-sai, I'm really curious what made you hate Haruna that much (is it because she didn' t want Ichigo and Rukia together in A frozen ocean of rain?)
-purplepam, i can see why you like this story better... it's much more brighter than the A frozen ocean of rain, hehe...
-vic, and Ichigo is not the only one starting to get feelings... read to find more :)
-sleeplygirl, after three chapters of fighting and missunderstandings i guess a sweet moment between those two was welcome, haha.
-Pancakes, i'm really glad you like it... because i wasn't quite sure if the readers will be ok with Isshin's missunderstanding
-teshichan, thank you... here you have also your request : their reaction when they wake up. :)
-byakuya7687, thank you! Hope you'll like this chapter, too! :)
-bianca luna, thank you! glad you like it :)
-IchiRuki, I'm really glad to hear that! I couldn't update fast since i was a little busy this week.
-Araiae4u, so you also like this one more than the others?
-itsruby : Ruby, telling me that my stories are addicting , you really made me happy! :)
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Otherwise enjoy!
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5. Operation Telling friends: (Unintentional) Success
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Question 4: How did your friends react when they found out about your engagement?
Rukia:They gave us likes… a lot of them…
Ichigo:They found out from internet. That site… Facebook. I didn't even know I had an account back then.
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"Kill him! Kill him now!" a voice shouted.
"The son of a…!" a second voice replied. "You've seen him? He did it behind my back!"
"It's your stupid avatar! I told you to take the elf! No, you wanted the dwarf! … Oh! Look there's another one!" the first one replied. "Watch out!"
"Am I interrupting something?" a third voice cut in and instantly the boys who were apparently staying in front of two computers playing WoW, turned to the threshold, where a tall man, dressed in a captain haori appeared.
"Kuchiki-sama!" the boys hissed and got up from their desks.
"You didn't tell us you were coming… Kuchiki-sama" the first boy said nervously.
"That is because I don't have to. I can come whenever I please…" Byakuya replied emotionlessly and looked at the monitors of the computers suspiciously. He didn't quite understand what the internet and the IT technology were, but he could see that what those two boys were doing was clearly not the work he was paying them to do. He had hired them two years ago in order to supervise his apparitions on the internet, since the number of fan pages and fan fictions with romantic themes had alarmingly increased, menacing the integrity of his public image.
"What can we do for you?" the second boy asked."If it is about the monthly report… we were just about to send it to you"
Meanwhile, the first boy started to look frenetically among the papers spread on the desks and when he founded the one he was looking for, he handed to Byakuya. The noble took it and in order to hide the fact that he didn't understand a word from what it was written there, he kept starring at it with a concentrated frown.
"It seems that your popularity has grow the past few weeks with 5.6% due to the pictorial the SWA has published on their site" the first boy begun to explain.
"Pictorial?" Byakuya asked suspiciously. "I didn't accepted for them to take my pictures"
"It was more a pictorial with paintings made by the fans…"
"Paintings with me?…" Byakuya asked slightly annoyed.
"And Renji…" the first boy added. "Both…naked…"
"Half… naked" the second boy added in order to attenuate the situation.
Byakuya frowned.
"Destroy the SWA site!" he ordered with icy voice and handed the report back.
"But we did that last month…" the first one said despondently.
"And one week later the site was back…Just like your fan page. " the second one added.
Byakuya remained silent. He knew that detaining the SWA from ruing his public image with their perverted fantasies was as useless as telling Yachiru to stop digging secret tunnels under his manor. He decided that I was the time to drop the topic.
"The reason I came here has nothing to do with the report you just gave me…" he said. "What I'm demanding you in this moment is, to make public on internet, the engagement of Rukia and Kurosaki Ichigo."
Both boys looked at Byakuya with big and surprised, but before they could express their astonishment in words, Byakuya added:
"Show me how you will do that." He demanded.
Both boys looked at each other for one second and then they turned to Byakuya replying at the same time:
"Facebook!"
Byakuya frowned, trying to imagine what this "Facebook" could mean.
"Yes, it's simple!" the first boy said. "We create an account for Rukia-sama and we sent an engagement request for Kurosaki Ichigo!"
"Then we brake into Ichigo's account and make him accept the request!" the second boy added.
"In less than two hours the whole Seireitei will know that they're getting married!" the first concluded.
"Less than two hours? This is faster than a hell butterfly." Byakuya stated mentally and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"Good." He stated.
The boys sat on their computers, but before they could get to work, one of them asked:
"Kuchiki-sama, how about we create you a Facebook account, as well?"
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Meanwhile on Facebook…Ichigo's profile:
Notification: Ichigo Kurosaki has changed his relationship status. Ichigo Kurosaki is now engaged to Rukia Kuchiki.
Kuchiki Byakuya, Karin Kurosaki, Yuzu Kurosaki, Yasutora Sado and 298 others like this.
Karin Kurosaki: I would already change that Kuchiki into Kurosaki if I were you, Rukia. Once again congratulations! –Kurosaki Isshinand Kurosaki Yuzulike this.
Ishida Uryu: Kurosaki did someone brake into your Facebook account and now is having fun?
Mizuiro Kojima:Is this a real engagement or just a Facebook engagement? Anyway, congratulations!
Kurosaki Isshin:This is a real engagement! This is a dream came true! Even at this moment, in the next room, Ichigo and Rukia are sleeping together in the king size bed that I brought them as an engagement gift! -87 people like this.
Kuchiki Byakuya:Kurosaki Isshin, I would ask you to refrain from making public such details.
Inoue Orihime: Kurosaki-kun…this is... I mean…I wish you both, all the happiness in the world!
Chizuru Honsho: Orihime don't be sad! You still have me!
Inoue OrihimeI'm not sad! Why would I be? I have no reason to be sad…Hehe… Actually I'm happy for Ichigo and Rukia! So happy that I won't even sleep tonight…because I…I…
Chizuru Honsho:Orihime, if you want, you can cry on my shoulder! …Or lap…Or any part of my body that you prefer.
Inoue Orihime:Thank you Chizuru-chan, but I'm not crying.
Inoue Orihime (2 minutes later):Well I am crying…
Inoue Orihime (1 minute later):…But these are tears of joy!
Inoue Orihime: I'm sorry, I will go to bed now…
Shihoin Yoruichi: Well, well … it appears that Ichigo-boy has turned into a man! How time flies! It seems like it was yesterday when I first revealed my true form in front of him. Poor thing, he turned all red because I was… naked. -57 people like this.
Kisuke Urahara: I still turn red when you do that in front of me…
Shihoin Yoruichi: Nobody cares about that, Kisuke. –15 people like this.
Keigo Asano:You lied! You said that you're not planning on getting married! You … you … broke my heart, Ichigo! Rukia is far too COOL and BEAUTIFUL and HOT for you!
Kuchiki Byakuya: I would also demand the removal of any kind of inappropriate commentaries referring to my sister. However, I have nothing against those addressed to Kurosaki Ichigo.
Shihoin Yoruichi: Did anyone notice that Byakuya-bo had actually given a like to Ichigo and Rukia engagement? –107 people like this.
Keigo Asano:Ichigo, I reconsidered the problem. I will forgive you for getting married if you make me your best man at the wedding!
Tatsuki Arisawa:Wow! Congratulations, Ichigo! It seems that a lot happened while I've been away on the national karate competition. Ps: If Keigo is the best man, I could be the bridesmaid, but don't expect me to wear a fluffy pink dress, ok?
Keigo Asano:Answer me, Ichigo! Can I be your best man?
Mizuiro Kojima:Keigo, if Ichigo doesn't want you as his best man, you can still be Rukia's bridesmaid. I'm sure Tatsuki won't mind!-25 people like this
Nanao Ise: On behalf of the Shinigami Woman Association I am congratulating both of you for your engagement! I am also expecting an exclusive interview for the association's magazine before the wedding date… And an exclusive pictorial! We would also like Captain Kuchiki Byakuya in that pictorial (if possible with Renji Abarai) –64 people like this.
Matsumoto Rangiku: Weddings! I love weddings!
Kyoraku Shunsui: This means celebration and sake! I love sake!
Matsumoto Rangiku: Weddings and sake! The best combination! –Kyoraku Shunsui likes this.
Abarai Renji:Hinamori called Kira and then Kira shunpo-ed to my home to tell about… this! … Ichigo only wait until Taicho finds out!
Shihoin Yoruichi:Renji, Byakuya-bo already knows… check out the comments above…and the likes!–25 people like this.
Abarai Renji:Well…I don't care If Taicho agrees! You don't deserve Rukia! Just wait until I get to you… I'm on my way Ichigo!
Kuchiki Byakuya: Renji, the only place you will get to is your office, tomorrow morning, to finish your paper work. -45 people like this
Abarai Renji:But Taicho…
Kuchiki Byakuya:Renji,I will not repeat myself. –15 people like this.
Yachiru Kusajishi: I'm so happy because Ichigo and Rukia are together! Ken-chan is next to me and he is also happy. He said: "If Ichigo marries Rukia, he will come to live in Seireitei and I could fight him anytime!" Ichigo and Ken-chan will be best friends! By the way, will there be a big cake at the wedding?
Yumechika Ayasegawa: Since this is one of the most popular posts in Seireitei at this hour, I know that everybody will see my comment, so… could you guys enter my profile and give some likes on my latest pictures? -23 people reported this as a spam.
Ikkaku Madarame: If I'd reveal my Bankai on Facebook, I'm sure that I won't need to comment popular posts in order to get some likes for my pictures!
Yachiru Kusajishi: Hey Baldy, Ken-chan is asking what Bankai you're talking about?
Keigo Asano: Oi, Ichigo! I want to be your best man at the wedding! Why don't you answer me? Are you asleep?
Kurosaki Isshin: Yes, he is asleep. Call him tomorrow, but after 12 pm because he might be tired. With a girl like Rukia next to him, you can imagine! –105 people like this
Kuchiki Byakuya: " With A girl like Rukia" we can imagine what exactly, Kurosaki? Continue your sentence, please.- 56 people like this.
Kurosaki Isshin: Kuchiki, I thought you wanted to refrain from writing improper comments –95 people like this.
Ukitake Jushiro:What a pleasant surprise! I'm glad for both of you! Did you fix the wedding date?
Kuchiki Byakuya: The wedding will be on 15thof August. –250 people like this
Matsumoto Rangiku:Have you heard people? The wedding is on August 15th! Cancel all the plans you made for that day! -196 people like this
Mizuiro Kojima:I bought tickets for Lady Gaga on that day… Now I have to sell them. Anyone interested?
Matsumoto Rangiku: Who's Lady Gaga?
Katsuya Kuchiki: On behalf of the Kuchiki Elders I have made this account to express plainly our disapproval with this union! This wedding is null and void… and it will not be acknowledged!
Matsumoto Rangiku:Who's Katsuya Kuchiki?–56 people like this
Kuchiki Byakuya:Nobody important. -75 people like this.
Shinji Hirako: Oi, Ichigo congratz! Kinsei and I, we were wondering when will the bachelor party take place? – 23 people like this.
Shinji Hirako (5 minutes later):Oh…and Hiyori, here, she says that she also wants to attend the bachelor party. I tried to explain her that is a guys' thing, but…
Matsumoto Rangiku: This is not fair! Rukia should also have a bachelor party!
Nanao Ise: The SWA could take care of it in exchange of an exclusive interview with Captain Kuchiki Byakuya.
Matsumoto Rangiku: Make sure that there will be plenty of drinks!
Yachiru Kusajishi: And sweets!
Kuchiki Byakuya:There will be no interview and no bachelor party for Rukia.
Yachiru Kusajishi: Bya-kun… you meanie! -53 people like this
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And the comments kept flowing for the rest of the night. It seemed that the only persons who actually got some rest that night were Ichigo and Rukia.
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Rukia felt warm. It's been a while since she hasn't felt that warm while she was sleeping. Curious on the source of the pleasant warmth, she opened her eyes and saw a giant Chappy embracing her. She grinned happily, grabbed him in her arms and she hold him tightly.
But was it actually the giant Chappy that Rukia was hugging?
Ichigo felt something stifling him. It was something around his neck. He tried to ignore it, knowing that if he'll open his eyes his sleep will be driven away, but the grip became tighter. Half asleep, he directed his hand over his neck and he suddenly felt a pair of small, cold hands.
His sleep instantly disappeared. He opened his eyes and saw Rukia curled around him.
"Ghh!" he hissed uncontrollably and Rukia also opened her eyes.
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Isshin just get out from the bathroom after he took his morning shower and the moment he passed by Ichigo's room, he heard a loud thud. Curiously, he stopped for a second and approached his ear to the door. When he heard Ichigo groaning, he started to chuckle.
"Stop eavesdropping!" a voice scolded him.
Isshin turned with a grin and saw Karin at the top of the stairs.
"It seems that the night wasn't enough for them!"
"You old pervert! Couldn't you just give them some privacy?" the girl replied annoyed.
But the following moment the door opened violently and Ichigo exited the room, visibly annoyed.
"Crazy woman!" he shouted, while Isshin and Karin were starring with plain expressions. "Crazy violent woman!" he continued, ignoring his family. "It's you who crossed the line, not me!"
"I don't care!" Rukia's voice replied from the bedroom.
On that answer, Ichigo turned to the threshold with a malicious smile.
"Is that so?" he grinned at her. "In that case tonight you're sleeping in the closet!"
"That would be a pleasure! Thank you!" she answered stiffed.
"No! The pleasurewill be mine!" he shouted and concluded their conversation by slamming the door. He passed beside his father and sister still ignoring them and descended the stairs, while mumbling to himself: "Crazy woman to kick me out of the bed! I should be the one kicking her out! She crossed the line… not me!"
Meanwhile, both Isshin and Karin remained silent, slowly turning their gaze to each other.
"Did they have a fight?" Isshin asked visibly worried.
Karin frowned:
"I doubt it…that's how they usually are…"
"So we should get used to… this?"
Karin shrugged her shoulders.
"I'm going to take a shower… I'll see you downstairs" she concluded while heading to the bathroom.
"After breakfast…are you coming with us to book a restaurant for the wedding?" Isshin asked.
From the bathroom's thresholds Karin turned with a cocked eyebrow:
"You're kidding, right?"
Isshin put on a puppy face, but Karin closed the door behind her.
"DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!" Ichigo's voice suddenly yelled annoyed from the kitchen. "Since when is my engagement has been posted on Facebook?!"
Isshin turned to the stairs and bit his lips. 'This is going to be a long day' he thought.
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